Installing steps on a 6A

WA85

Well Known Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #1

I am doing a condition inspection on a 1998 RV-6A with no cabin steps and the owner is asking to have the cabin steps installed.

How difficult is it to install the steps after the acft has been completed?

I do have the 6/6A drawings and it looks like it might be an interesting install after the fact.

 

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posterman

Active Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #2

Drill out the baggage floor(s). After that, step installation is same as during new construction. Removing the canopy, if a slider, during step install will make the job go easier.

 

WA85

Well Known Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #3

Yes, its a slider. Thanks for the info.

 

wirejock

Well Known Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #4

Step install

The step kit comes with instructions for a 6a.
Make sure you get the modified steps so they don't have to be replaced later for cracks.

 

koupster

Well Known Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #5

Paint

Paint them before the install. It's no fun to try to maneuver a spray gun between the installed step and the ground. You can put another coat or two over the riveted area after the install.

Cheers, David
RV-6A KBTF

 

flyboy1963

Well Known Member

• Nov 22, 2016

• #6

....just...one....more....mod.....

okay, you're tearing into the guts of 'er, why not put in the 'almost a -14' mod from AntiSplat aero????
apparently just a little weekend project ( I can't confirm, still 'just a -9a')